Bolted up a 20g-9.....untuned !!

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Apr 4, 2006 | 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by EVO8LTW

I don't know its fair to equate a 20G-9-5 to a WR with a 9 housing. Most 20G-9-5s aren't titanium, so it's like equating a TME turbo to an '05 turbo.

I suppose that's true. I am a big fan of the Ti wheel, so I have it in my mind that's the only way I'd take it.

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I've got a WR and have wondered whether there would be any advantage to going with the 9 housing. I'm dubious because the 9 housing didn't increase performance as between the 20G-8-6 and the 20G-9-6.

I wouldn't assume that what didn't work with a 20G-6 won't work with the WR. From what I can tell, the problem with the 20G-6 is with the large compressor wheel, and changing the cover may not affect that fundamental problem one way or another.

Apr 4, 2006 | 06:01 PM

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Richard Sierra

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The WR/20g topic has gotten out of control. One guy has a bad experience with the crappy turbochargers.com wheel and now the WR/20g-9-5 is hardly better than the TME.

The truth is, is that the turbos work exactly as advertised. There is plenty of data to support the claims. I have plenty of AEM data to support it as well.

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Apr 4, 2006 | 06:20 PM

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do you have trap speeds?

Apr 4, 2006 | 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Evo Police

No I wouldn't be happy. It's just a nice to see that there was improvement after the install. I believe that Ted B stated he lost power or didn't gain anything from the TME to the 20g.

If there was no difference in his findings I would be depressed about the possible outcome of my turbo purchase.

To be honest I'm crossing my fingers that my new turbo will be great. If it turns out that it isn't I'll then take different measures to get more bang for buck.

I'm not a big racing fan. I'm sure someone like you who are into racing would not be happy with the above results. Me on the other hand this is just a hobby. So my expectations are much lower then yours. Not that I don't want great results. I just look at it from a leisure view. I would be more upset if my xbox 360 stopped working since I use it more then my car. lol

+1!!!!Halo 2 RULZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apr 4, 2006 | 06:52 PM

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If I spent 30k or so to have a new wheel cast I'd probably try to find a way to sell it too~

Apr 4, 2006 | 07:55 PM

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nice numbers man!! Good driving also......like the 60'!

Apr 4, 2006 | 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrtalon

I think it's safe to say that the 20G-9-5 makes more power than the TME based on the dyno numbers and track times. The stock IX is also better than the TME, but the TME is still a good upgrade for 03/04s.

this is why i keep slipping in the tme9 plug every once in a while...

Apr 4, 2006 | 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by EVO8LTW

I don't know its fair to equate a 20G-9-5 to a WR with a 9 housing. Most 20G-9-5s aren't titanium, so it's like equating a TME turbo to an '05 turbo. Also, the 20G-9-5 is supposed to have a tweaked hot side (don't think Buschur has disclosed any more detail than that).

I've got a WR and have wondered whether there would be any advantage to going with the 9 housing. I'm dubious because the 9 housing didn't increase performance as between the 20G-8-6 and the 20G-9-6. I do seem to be getting some WOT compressor surge now though after porting my manifold and turbine housing, so maybe it's worth it.

you acutally don't know this... buschur has not released specs on the turbine side... and it could be to hide the fact that it is simply a wr9

if anyone has followed my posts carefully i've repeatedly asked this question nad buschur has ignored them.